Photographer's Note

One in a short series of pictures taken on a visit to Budapest in March 2002.

The tramway plays an important part in Budapest's transport system. In the background here can be seen Castle Hill, which is located in Buda, the picture being taken in Pest.

Some information from Wikipedea:

The history of Budapest began with Aquincum, originally a Celtic settlement that became the Roman capital of Lower Pannonia. Hungarians arrived in the territory in the 9th century. Their first settlement was pillaged by the Mongols in 1241–42. The re-established town became one of the centres of Renaissance humanist culture in the 15th century. Following the Battle of Mohács and nearly 150 years of Ottoman rule, the region entered a new age of prosperity in the 18th and 19th centuries, and Budapest became a global city after the 1873 unification. It also became the second capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, a great power that dissolved in 1918, following World War I. Budapest was the focal point of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848, the Hungarian Republic of Councils of 1919, Operation Panzerfaust in 1944, the Battle of Budapest in 1945, and the Revolution of 1956.

Cited as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, its extensive World Heritage Site includes the banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter, Andrássy Avenue, Heroes' Square and the Millennium Underground Railway, the second oldest in the world. Other highlights include a total of 80 geothermal springs, the world's largest thermal water cave system, second largest synagogue, and third largest Parliament building. The city attracts about 4.3 million tourists a year, making it the 25th most popular city in the world (and the 6th in Europe) according to Euromonitor.

Hello Stephen,
You have caught the tram at the right moment just as it is about to enter the frame. It grabs the attention of the viewer and concentrates it on the delightful BG you have over here. With such beautiful buildings it is correctly crowned as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Nicely done, thanks for sharing.
Regards,
Subho

Hi Stephen
a lesson in capturing the moment this. A real sense of the movement into shot of this tram, which then anchors the view of the beautiful architectural magnificence beyond. Inspired imagery! Like it a lot!

The Buda castle prominently above the Danube and town, A fuul appearence of the big edifice in fine details.
The coming tram, accidently or deliberatly, gave a dynamic superb scale, and it is known to be part of an efficient trasport-system in Budapest.
Fine shot, good clarity and under the mild light.
Good evening,
Ike

An inventive POV, with beautiful vivid colours and contrasts. The BG architecture is razor sharp, which is let down a little by the slight blur of the tram, but overall the photo is very compelling and beautifully composed. Nice work!

Hello Stephen,
an interesting and delightful way to add perspective and vividness to this magnificent, classic view of Budapest. I like how you framed the imposing and superbly detailed view to the opposite bank with the iconic tram and other means of transport. The sense of depth is great and I also like the chromatic consistency and the heavy mood of this scene. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a great evening,
Ourania